St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school.
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School, Dorking
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Dorking. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2022 did not change this grade. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 39% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School in detail
Getting a place at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School are Polesden Lacey Infant Academy (2 miles); Fetcham Village Infant School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); Oakfield Junior School (2.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 81% maths); and Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery (2.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 77% maths).
Polesden Lacey Infant AcademyFetcham Village Infant SchoolOakfield Junior SchoolLeatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Who goes there
11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 3 (16.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Box Hill & Westhumble Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is William IV (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School issued 4 suspensions, 12.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
9.0
Avg class size
9.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
39%
Available places
33 pupils
84 places
51 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dorking
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dorking
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
14
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
2.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,803
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,658
Per pupil
£398k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
25
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
What is St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 39% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
Classes at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School average 9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School has around 18 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School?
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School is at School Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6EW.